Four People Critically Injured in London Concert Crush
Four people were left in a critical condition after a crush during a concert on Thursday, December 15, at the Brixton O2 Academy in London.
The Metropolitan Police said “a large number of people were attempting to force entry to the venue” during a show by Nigerian singer Asake.
Footage by Harry Walker shows the chaotic scene.
Local news reported eight people were taken to hospital by ambulance, four of whom were in a critical condition, while others were treated at the scene by paramedics.
An urgent investigation was under way, police said.
In a tweet on Friday morning, Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, said that he was “heartbroken that this could happen to young Londoners enjoying a night out in our city”. Credit: Harry Walker via Storyful
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[CROWD SCREAMING]
- Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
- This is so dangerous.
[CROWD SCREAMING]
[CROWD SCREAMING]
- Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
- This is so dangerous.
[CROWD SCREAMING]
